” Just because youcarry it well, doesn’tmean it’s not heavy.”– anonymous

In this unprecedented time, many people may need some extra support. Especially when life was already hard.

Sometimes people look like they are managing it all­, their grief or their caregiving responsibilities. But the reality is, it’s a lot to carry and sometimes we all need some support.

With the current COVID-19 pandemic many of us are experiencing layers of grief and stress. In addition to the grief or illness we are already dealing with, we now have the added worry of a pandemic, that comes with social isolation and fear for our community, our families and ourselves.

Some helpful resources for caregivers, hospice care and grief support for both adults and children can be found below.

Lanark County Pandemic Mental Health Helpline is available to everyone in the community and will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Anyone wishing to connect with a mental health professional can do so by calling the toll-free number 1-833-283-9979